8. Drugs Rehabilitation of non-violent criminals Strengthen penalties for drug-related crimes 7. Civil Rights & Liberties The base of the Statue of Liberty reads, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” and it should be the goal of the Alabama government to protect the civil liberties of its citizens. … [Read More]
Get to know the youth justices
Name: Betsy Byrne Grade: Senior School: Trinity Presbyterian School, Montgomery Years in Judicial: Three Previous roles in Judicial: Served as the captain of my trial team, a judge last year and was re-elected as a judge this year. Years in Youth in Government: Three YIG positions and programs: Elected as a Supreme Court Justice at … [Read More]
Youth chief justice candidates talk about their plans
By Britt Johnsen and Anna Claire Bullard Tomorrow Today staff writers VOTING OPENS AT 9 PM The two candidates for the 2016 chief justice position addressed the full conference Saturday evening. Here’s a synopsis of what they had to say: Talya Whyte Judge Whyte reminded everyone to be friendly, because in the long run you … [Read More]
2016 chief justice candidates answer questions
What or who made you decide to run for chief justice? Kenya Harris: I personally just wanted to become a judge, so I could see a different side to the Youth Judicial conference. My teacher, Craig Thompson (Spain Park High School), was the one who pushed me to go the extra mile and try something … [Read More]
Chief Justice: Keep trying to ensure a great 2015 Youth Judicial program
By Jim Schillaci 2015 Youth Alabama Chief Justice Welcome to the 2015 Youth Judicial competition. Every year, people come together from all over Alabama to compete, meet new people and make new memories. However, it is u p to you as the participants to ensure that we have a great 2015 year. I would like … [Read More]
2015 National Affairs Delegates and Alternates
Between Saturday, June 27, and Friday, July 3, 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 48th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C. If those chosen to attend are unable to go, the alternates will be given the chance to be a part of … [Read More]
2016 Youth Legislature Officers
Youth Governor Noah McNelley Secretary of State Bailey Hope Lieutenant Governor William S. Chandler Senate Pro-Temp Skandan Ananthasekar Senate Floor Leader James Courtney House Speaker Henry Hamlett House Pro Temp Brian Anderson House Floor Leader Aubrey Grant First Year Presiding Officer Claudia Hubbard Above: Youth Chief Justice Jim Schillaci swears in the 2016 Youth Legislature officers. … [Read More]
Lobbyists’ Job is to Champion or Work to Kill Legislation
By Anna Claire Bullard and Hannah Harless TomorrowTODAY writers Lobbyists look at all of the bills written for Youth Legislature, said Senate Lobbyist Abi Young of Wetumpka. If a lobbyist likes one of the bills, they promote it by making signs or fliers. They also lobby against bills that they don’t support. Young said the Senate … [Read More]
Q & A with 2016 gubernatorial candidates
The TomorrowTODAY staff asked each candidate the same three questions. Read their responses below: Alabama’s prisons are overcrowded. Would you advocate releasing prisoners early, sending fewer to prison or another solution? William Chandler: Alabama’s prison system is by far overcrowded and operating at a 200 percent maximum capacity. The question is how do we deal … [Read More]
Speak, listen and accept fellow delegates, youth governor says
By Cassie Sadie 2015 Youth Governor Welcome to Alabama’s 67th Youth Legislature! Thank you all so much for being here and for all the hard work you’ve put in and will put in to make this conference the best possible. Over the next few days, you will discover countless new perspectives and ideas. You will make … [Read More]
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